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“There’s something inside of us that makes us want to cook but the better chefs, they go on a journey,” says Colicchio. “They find themselves and they find their voice and then they can actually make that important to the world.”

Tears are shed, harsh critiques are given (“It looks like a concussion on a plate,” Elliot can be seen saying) and one chef, Bruce Kalman from Los Angeles, even has to keep his cool as his family expands while he’s away competing. “My son is going to be born while I’m here,” he says. “It’s tough to stay focused.”

Watch the clip above to get a first look at the new season before it premieres December 7 at 10 pm ET/PT on Bravo. And tune into Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen—where eliminated chefs get a chance at redemption—premiering for the first time before the new season starts on Nov. 30.

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